Planning appeal decision
Homefield, Lower Shortwood Farm,, Litton, Radstock, BA3 4PS
Planning appeal 3341990 at Homefield, Lower Shortwood Farm,, Litton, Radstock, BA3 4PS (Bath and North East Somerset Council) was allowed on 11 July 2024 by Inspector Taylor K, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the location of the site in respect of transport sustainability.
the change of use of existing barn for use as a holiday let without complying with a condition attached to planning permission Ref 12/03887/FUL (APP/F0114/A/12/2189770), dated 13 June 2013
- Authority
- Bath and North East Somerset Council
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- leisure-sport · Minor Dwellings
- Inspector
- Taylor K
- Postcode
- BA3 4PS
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- Whether the condition is necessary and reasonable having regard to the location of the site in respect of transport sustainability
What decided it
The condition restricting use to holiday accommodation was not necessary and reasonable because occupation as a main residence would not result in any greater conflict with transport sustainability policies ST1 and ST7 than the current holiday let use.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy ST1Policy ST7Policy RE6
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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